Dermaspa clinic owner Nilam Holmes offers advice and knowledge into Hyperpigmentation alongside Dr Dev Patel and Dr Hilary Jack on www.thecosmeticsurgerymagazine.com
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An introduction to HYPERPIGMENTATION
“Hyperpigmentation is the general term used to describe patches and spots of darkened skin,” explains InMode Ambassador Nilam Holmes. “These spots and patches result from hyper/excess melanin production. There are different types of hyperpigmentation which mainly fall into two common categories: hyperpigmentation and melasma. Both present themselves in a similar way but the two are very different.”
“Hyperpigmentation is usually found nearer to the surface of the skin anywhere on the face and body,” Nilam tells us. “It’s predominantly caused by external factors such as sun exposure, skin inflammation and acne; and affects men and women equally.”
“Melasma however,” she continues, “is a form of hyperpigmentation that is predominantly caused by internal factors such as hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy and use of contraceptive medication.”
“It normally presents itself in patches on the face and sometimes the stomach. These patches are mostly seen on the cheeks, upper lip and forehead in a symmetrical pattern and are often referred to as butterfly pigmentation.
“When there is an increase in the production of the female hormone oestrogen melanin production goes into overdrive which leads to dark and patches of skin most commonly on the face and sometimes on the stomach. Because of this, melasma only affects women.
We also treat hyperpigmentation and melanoma in different ways; as hyperpigmentation is found close to the surface of the skin, whereas melasma is caused by internal factors … meaning you need to treat the root cause.
Here at the clinic we offer Inmode Lumecca treatments to help and improve hyperpigmentation
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